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The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation (SAHP), which is advocating for the preservation and rehabilitation of the historic Blackburn Point Swing Bridge in Osprey, FL, has released a technical review examining rehabilitation as an alternative to Sarasota County staff’s proposed replacement of the nearly century-old bridge. The review, conducted by a national historic bridge restoration firm, concludes that the bridge can instead be rehabilitated—and at substantially less cost to taxpayers. Sarasota County transportation staff and consultants cite the bridge’s condition, the difficulty of repairing the aging structure and public safety concerns, including the need for more space for pedestrians and cyclists, as reasons for recommending replacement. SAHP contends that rehabilitation of the existing bridge has not been adequately considered.

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